Tips for the Differential Diagnosis of Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD)

When examining scores on central auditory processing tests, the examiner looks for patterns across the test battery to make a diagnosis. Often, the pattern is very clear and indicates a specific primary type of central auditory processing disorder (CAPD). But sometimes the pattern isn’t so clear, and we risk over- or underinterpreting the data, leading to misdiagnosis and ineffective intervention. In this course, Jeanane Ferre will discuss case studies to illustrate when data supports a diagnosis of a specific CAPD and when it does not. You’ll walk away with greater confidence in diagnostic decision making.

After completing this session, you will be able to:

use the central auditory processing test battery to rule in or out a specific primary CAPD
identify test results suggesting secondary (nonauditory) processing issues

Continuing Education

ASHA CEUs: 0.05 PDHs: 0.5

Dates: 5/1/2016 to 5/31/2016

Instructional Level: Intermediate

Product Information

Item #(s): WEB16259F

Client Age: 3-64

Format(s): Streaming Video

Language: English

Author: Jeanane M. Ferre, PhD, CCC-A

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